Match report

Spain Secures 3-2 UEFA Nations League Win Over Switzerland

Spain
Spain
3–2
FT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Nov 18, 2024

Spain emerged victorious against Switzerland in a gripping UEFA Nations League encounter, securing a 3-2 win. Y. Pino opened the scoring early on, but J. Monteiro and A. Zeqiri responded for Switzerland with a goal and a penalty respectively. B. Gil and B. Zaragoza, also from the spot, ensured Spain held off the Swiss challenge in the final minutes.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Pino scored the opening goal for Spain at minute 32.
  • • J. Monteiro equalized for Switzerland at minute 63.
  • • B. Gil restored Spain's lead with a goal at minute 68.
  • • A. Zeqiri scored a penalty for Switzerland at minute 85.
  • • B. Zaragoza scored a late penalty for Spain in the 93rd minute.

Lineups

Spain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 12 Óscar Mingueza (D)
  • 4 Pau Cubarsí (D)
  • 18 Aitor Paredes (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 20 Pedri (M)
  • 16 Marc Casadó (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 19 Yeremy Pino (F)
  • 7 Álvaro Morata (F)
  • 11 Nico Williams (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Samu Aghehowa
  • 23 Robert Sánchez
  • 22 Bryan Gil
  • 15 Bryan Zaragoza
  • 21 Pablo Barrios
  • 1 David Raya
  • 2 Pedro Porro
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte
  • 17 Marc Cucurella
  • 5 Dani Vivian
  • 10 Dani Olmo
  • 6 Mikel Merino

Switzerland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 17 E. Fernandes (D)
  • 18 E. Cömert (D)
  • 13 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 4 M. Muheim (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 15 F. Ugrinic (M)
  • 7 S. Sohm (M)
  • 11 D. Kutesa (M)
  • 23 Z. Amdouni (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Zeqiri
  • 19 J. Monteiro
  • 22 F. Rieder
  • 16 V. Sierro
  • 9 N. Okafor
  • 1 G. Kobel
  • 20 C. Zesiger
  • 6 U. Garcia
  • 21 D. von Ballmoos
  • 2 K. Mbabu
  • 3 A. Hajdari

Timeline

  1. Spain
    32' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Pino
  2. Switzerland
    46' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Amdouni · On: A. Zeqiri
  3. Switzerland
    46' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ugrinic · On: J. Monteiro
  4. Switzerland
    60' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Simon Sohm · On: F. Rieder
  5. Switzerland
    60' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Granit Xhaka · On: V. Sierro
  6. Spain
    62' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Pino

    Foul

  7. Switzerland
    63' Switzerland Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Monteiro · Assist: V. Sierro
  8. Spain
    68' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Gil
  9. Spain
    69' Spain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Pino · On: B. Zaragoza
  10. Switzerland
    72' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Kutesa · On: Noah Okafor
  11. Spain
    79' Spain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pedri · On: Pablo Barrios
  12. Switzerland
    81' Switzerland Card · Yellow Card
    E. Comert

    Foul

  13. Spain
    84' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    B. Zaragoza

    Argument

  14. Switzerland
    85' Switzerland Goal · Penalty
    A. Zeqiri
  15. Spain
    90'+3 Spain Goal · Penalty
    B. Zaragoza

Match Stats

Stat Spain Switzerland
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 91% 84%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 11
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 570 394
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 10 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 521 330
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spain took the lead early with Y. Pino's goal, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Switzerland leveled the score through J. Monteiro's goal, putting pressure on Spain.
  • ▸ B. Gil's quick response goal in the 68th minute re-established Spain's advantage.
  • ▸ The late penalty shootout between A. Zeqiri and B. Zaragoza decided the game, with Spain ultimately securing the victory.